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Arnaboldi Palace

Bed & breakfast with spa services, 3-minute walk to University of Pavia

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Located near the Cathedral of Pavia and Watchtowers, Arnaboldi Palace blends historic charm with modern amenities. Guests can book massages, rent bikes, enjoy free in-room WiFi, and use coworking spaces and conference facilities for work-life balance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Junior Suite, City View (Capriccio) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Junior Suite, City View (Capriccio)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Private hot tub
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, Hot Tub | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Junior Studio Suite, Hot Tub

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 55 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
via Varese 8, Pavia, PV, 27100

What's nearby

  • University of Pavia - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cathedral of Pavia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ponte Coperto - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Visconti Castle & Civic Museums - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chiesa di San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Pavia Porta Garibaldi Station - 12 min walk
  • Linate Airport (LIN) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loft 10 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Civico Dodici - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vita Restaurant & Cafè - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Vittoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fratellino Caffe'E Pizza - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Arnaboldi Palace

Bed & breakfast remodeled in 2017 and located near University of Pavia
Located close to Cathedral of Pavia and Watchtowers, Arnaboldi Palace provides a terrace, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this bed & breakfast. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and 2 meeting rooms
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and coworking spaces
  • An elevator and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Cribs/infant beds and travel cribs
  • Jetted tubs, bidets, and free toiletries
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking for EUR 25 per day; reservations required; discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Food and drink

  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,938 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (22 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (37 inches high)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 1882
  • Renovated entire property - December 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 45.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 25 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 75 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 25 per day (1312 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 45.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT018110B4FCDBWK24, 018110-FOR-00021

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Galleria Arnaboldi B&B Pavia
Galleria Arnaboldi B&B
Galleria Arnaboldi Pavia
Galleria Arnaboldi
Arnaboldi Palace Pavia
Arnaboldi Palace Bed & breakfast
Arnaboldi Palace Bed & breakfast Pavia

Frequently asked questions

Is Arnaboldi Palace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Arnaboldi Palace?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Arnaboldi Palace?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Arnaboldi Palace provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 75 per vehicle applies.

Where is Arnaboldi Palace located?

Located in the heart of Pavia, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of University of Pavia, Cathedral of Pavia, and Watchtowers. Basilica di San Michele Maggiore and Ponte Coperto are also within 10 minutes. Pavia Porta Garibaldi Station is 12 minutes by foot and Pavia Station is 13 minutes.

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Arnaboldi Palace Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay here. It's a former palace and the room was huge with a wonderful patio. They had a excellent breakfast, the staff was awesome (shout out to Martina and Paolo). Would stay again in a second. The city is very walkable and Martina and Paolo were incredibly helpful with restaurants and sights. We did not want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular property, hard to find. Best possible location in Pavia. Only 6 rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent quality of the rooms and of the service provided by the impeccable staff. A pity that there was a fair bit of street noise overnight (e.g. garbage tracks operating for several minutes) that could not be fully insulated by the windows.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility, excellent and very available staff with personalized touch. It's one of the most expensive hotels in Pavia but hey it's in a palazzo with a massive courtyard covered by a dome and has deep soaking tubs and daily housekeeping. Also a great location and wonderful breakfast. Get the aperitivo on the balcony one evening before you go out to dinner!

10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
top du top
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. This unique hotel seamlessly combines historic charm with modern updates, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The attentive and hospitable staff enhance the experience and the location is great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, we absolutely love it, thank you so much for amazing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at this amazing palace and welcomed by the amazing staff Sergio and Roger and the amazing owner Paolo who walked us though the whole experience and history of this magnificent building. Try it and enjoy the experience of this beauty and the great neighborhood and what this city offers. Thank you all
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Trude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic hotel

Beautiful historic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming Hotel with great design!

Very charming Hotel in the middle of Pavia. Great interior design very authentic!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boutique hotel in central Pavia

Lovely hotel, with boutique feel. We had a balcony with a view of Duomo. Hosts were wonderful- huge breakfast with lots of choice and knowledgeable about the location and town. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'interno è bello e curato, con gusto ed eleganza. Il personale educato e gentile. In generale un luogo dove è piacevole soggiornare....il costo del servizio parcheggio e ingresso in Ztl (41€ per un giorno) forse un po' eccessivo...diciamo che gli 11 euro per la Ztl potrebbero evitare di addebitarli al cliente. Peccato l'ingresso nella strada laterale con un portone da palazzina popolare. Il neo principale è la città...Pavia un luogo storico con vestigia di un passato glorioso....ridotta ad una latrina per cani (colpa dei padroni) senza un fiore, sporca con palazzi storici in abbandono e muri lordati da scritte.... Che gran peccato!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Everyone was so welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Our host helped us find dinner and explained everything about the city of Pavia. Breakfast was excellent, and everything tasted wonderfully fresh. Pavia was refreshing in that it wasn't at all touristy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bella sorprea

Come da un'amico. una bella sorpresa, come una perla nel ostrica
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Max

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
need to go outside on a narrow balcony to reach room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Lachen SZ, Switzerland

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
interior is absolutely top, very central location, very nice setting and very welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Stefano

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pavia, costa caro dormire all'antica

L'entrata dell'hotel e' molto atipica. In pratica si tratta di un vecchio portone condominiale dove si deve suonare un campanello condominiale con in piccolo la scritta Hotel... Entrati dal portone si sale al secondo piano utilizzando o un minuscolo ascensore oppure le scale. Deludente come entrata. La reception dell'hotel e' invece decorosa e sia la lobby che la camera molto accoglienti. Sembra piu' un B&B che un hotel. Non regna il comfort nelle camere, non ho trovato alcuna presa elettrica vicino al letto o al tavolo per potere ricaricare il telefonino che, mi serve anche da sveglia, e quindi non posso ricaricarlo nel bagno ! non ci sono le pantofoline usa e getta, non c'e' l'asciuga capelli, non ci sono le grucce con le mollette per appendere i pantaloni dritti, si sentono gli schiamazzi e le urla degli studenti in strada fino a tarda notte inoltrata, non ci sono alle finestre le doppie tende oscuranti....La conclusione e' che il prezzo richiesto e' sporopositato in rapporto al servizio offerto. Il parcheggio mi e' costato 20 euro per la notte. Trascorro piu' di 150 notti/anno in alberghi in giro per il mondo, ho quindi una certa esperienza nel valutare alberghi che chiedono oltre 160 euro a notte.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Davide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour parfait, gentillesse et site atypique et d’exception
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Almost perfect

Fantastic central location. Private entrance in the Capricio suite. Almost perfect apart from water temp issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast room and terrasse was not available on day 2 and the floor was taken over by a crew working on a TV program. We were also woken up by the noise they made. The managers knew and did not inform us before our trip nor offered a discount on our second night for the inconvenience caused. Unacceptable considering the price we paid for the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

VINCENT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un souci de l'accueil exceptionnel qui vient servir un niveau de prestation luxueux.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Surprise

Endroit surprenant. Très bel appartement dans un palace.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'etablissement lui meme.somptueux.la tv ne fonctionnait pas .et trouver la porte d'entree tient du jeu de piste...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's like a 5 star hotel room but the feel of staying with friends. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

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